Word
interdisciplinary
Phoneticsin·ter·dis·ci·pli·nary
/ˌɪntɝˈdɪsəpɫəˌnɛɹi/
Definition
adj. involving two or more different subjects or areas of study.
adj. involving or relating to more than one academic discipline; typically used to describe research or teaching that integrates multiple fields.
Examples
“The university offers a new interdisciplinary course on climate change.”
“Solving the city's traffic problems required an interdisciplinary team of engineers, urban planners, and sociologists.”
“The research project adopted an interdisciplinary approach, blending historical archival work with modern data science to map the evolution of urban migration patterns over three centuries.”
Examples
simple
“The university offers a new interdisciplinary course on climate change.”
contextual
“Solving the city's traffic problems required an interdisciplinary team of engineers, urban planners, and sociologists.”
complex
“The research project adopted an interdisciplinary approach, blending historical archival work with modern data science to map the evolution of urban migration patterns over three centuries.”
Usage
Usually placed before the noun it modifies.
Teaching tip
This term is very common in university settings. While 'multidisciplinary' means several subjects are present, 'interdisciplinary' implies they are actually working together or blending.
Real-World Examples
“She has described that experience as important in shaping an interdisciplinary approach that combines basic science, computer science, and medicine.” “Instead, they evolve throughout their careers and learn new interdisciplinary skills to solve complex problems.” “Research is also increasingly interdisciplinary, meaning many studies require more knowledge and time to review.” Synonyms
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